Could this be you? I sat in my seat of a Boeing 727 wanting everyone to hurry and grab a seat so we could start what I was sure to be a long, uneventful flight home. People were taking their time, stuffing luggage far too big to fit comfortably into the overhead compartments, holding up the growing line boarding the aircraft. I was anxious to get home to my loved ones totally focused on “my” issues and just felt like standing up and yelling for some of these clowns to get their act together. Finally with everyone settled in, we just sat there with the cabin door open and no one in any hurry to get us going, even though we were already past our departure time. An attendant spoke over the intercom explaining our delay, “We’re holding the plane for some very special people who have been held up in traffic on their way to the airport.” The entire plane let out a collective groan. “The delay shouldn’t be more than another ten minutes”, the voice reassured us. A considerable amount of time had passed before the voice fulfilled its promise and the VIP’s began funneling through the cabin door. I strained to look down the isle to see and discover what all the “hoopla” over these folks was. I was expecting some celebrity or dignitary or sports giant. Just hurry up, sit down and let’s get going. At the same time I saw with my own eyes who it was we had been waiting for, the attendant announced in a loud and excited voice that we were being joined by several U.S. Marines returning home from Iraq!! The men were taken by surprise as 340 people erupted into applause. They were having their hands shook by almost everyone within arms reach as they passed down the isle searching for their seats. One elderly lady kissed the hand of one Marine and the whistles and cheers didn’t stop for a long time. During the flight I got my selfish outlook back in order and suggested to the attendant she ask everyone to remain seated until our heroes had deplaned. We waited in thankful prayer.
[Revelation 6: 9-11] Impatience must be a universal thing. John tells us even those who have gone to battle and given their life for the sake of God’s Word are asking, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitance of the earth and avenge your blood?” They were told they must wait a little longer, “…until the number of their fellow servants and brothers who were to be killed had been completed.” I receive a lot of mail & email from around the world and let me assure you, this very day someone on this planet will lose their life for the sake of the Word. If this is hard for you to believe, go to www.persecution.com; The Voice Of Martyrs. When I read this passage of scripture I’m reminded of what Paul said in his letter to the Ephesians, (6:12) “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” The day is coming that right here in America someone is going to stand up for God’s Word and be slain for their conviction. I fear it will be soon. (James 4) Read this chapter carefully, and you might begin to see God’s Word as something you’re willing to give your life to. (Ephesians 6: 13-18) Have you got your armor on? If you really want a home in heaven, you’re going to have to fight for it. All of heaven is waiting for the heroes that are defending God’s truth to arrive home again. A thunderous applause will be heard by those who have been diligent in their work.
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